Who We Are 1

Question 1

Longest distance on the UK mainland?

Answer 1

approximately 870 miles, or around 1,400 kilometres, from John ‘Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the southwest corner of England.

Question 2

UK Population Split

Answer 2

• 84% in England
• 5% in Wales
• 8% in Scotland
• 3% in Northern Ireland

Question 3

Church of England vs Scotland

Answer 3

Church of England - Anglican / Episcopal
Church of Scotland - Presbyterian

Question 4

Patron Saints Days

Answer 4

• 1 March: St David’s Day, Wales - Nit holiday
• 17 March: St Patrick’s Day, Northern Ireland - holiday
• 23 April: St George’s Day, England - not holiday
• 30 November: St Andrew’s Day, Scotland - holiday not all businesses close

Question 5

Religions

Answer 5

• Christian (59%)
• Islam (4.8%)
• Hinduism (1.5%) - temples
• Sikhism (0.8%) - gurdwaras
• Judaism and Buddhism (both less than
0.5%)

Question 6

Westminster Abbey has been the official coronation church for British Monarchs since when?

Answer 6

1066

Question 7

Lent

Answer 7

40-day period leading up to Easter.

The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday.

Shrove Tuesday, commonly referred to as Pancake Day, is the day before Lent commences.

Question 8

Eid al-Fitr

Answer 8

celebrated the end of Ramadan
involves gratitude to Allah for fasting strength
includes special services and meals.

Question 9

Eid ul Adha

Answer 9

commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God. animal sacrifice for food (must be performed in a slaughterhouse)

Question 10

Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)

Answer 10

commemorates the establishment of the Sikh (Khalsa)
14 April
parades, dancing, and singing

Question 11

Which city has the largest Diwali celebrations?

Answer 11

Leicester

Question 12

When is Mothers Day celebrated?

Answer 12

Three weeks before Easter

Question 13

When is Father’s Day celebrated?

Answer 13

3rd Sunday of June

Question 14

On which day do Scottish people celebrate Hogmanay?

Answer 14

Hogmanay, celebrated on 31 December, is the Scottish celebration of New Year’s Eve.

Question 15

How many areas of countryside does the UK protect as national parks?

Answer 15

15

Question 16

In which regions does the National
Trust operate?

Answer 16

England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Question 17

What was the original name of the
‘Elizabeth Tower’ in London?

Answer 17

“Clock Tower”.
It was renamed to “Elizabeth Tower” in 2012 in honour of Queen Elizabeth Il’s Diamond Jubilee, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
The tower is often mistakenly referred to as “Big Ben, but actually, Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock located at the top of the tower.

Question 18

Who is responsible for the preservation of Edinburgh Castle?

Answer 18

Historic Environment Scotland

Question 19

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

Answer 19

West of Scotland

Question 20

What was the original purpose of building the London Eye?

Answer 20

celebrate the new millennium

Question 21

Which TWO bodies of water are notable features of the Lake
District?

Answer 21

Windermere, Wastwater